INTRO Electronic Music Festival has made the world understand China, and also given China’s modern young generation the way to express themselves. INTRO makes people with different races from all over the world gather together for one reason--electronic music. We tear off our disguise, leave our troubles behind and just dance. INTRO makes all of us feel the love and peace expressed by electronic music, also it gives electronic music a meaning, which totally affects young people’s understanding of life. Through domestic and international media coverage, INTRO’s made China an emerging country on the world map of modern electronic music development. Also, it builds an effective communication bridge between Chinese electronic music artists and international electronic music industry.

After lots of preparation, we announce that on May 29th 2017, INTRO(Shanghai) By Night will be held in BANDAI NAMCO SHANGHAI BASE (QSW Culture Center)! It is an annual event for all the electronic music fans! Look back and see the beautiful memories it brought us...Let’s celebrate this one together - INTRO(Shanghai) By Night!

 

INTRO (Shanghai) by Night：

 

DJs @Dream Hall

International Artists:

UVB

 

UVB is the pseudonym of the French DJ and producer Sébastien Michel. In 2014, he released is first EP on the Rotterdam based label MORD, followed by the double pack « Second Life » that have both been supported by some of the biggest names of the Techno scene such as Surgeon, Marcel Dettmann, Tommy Four Seven. As for now, UVB is working on new music in preparation for the launch of his own label “Body Theory” and delivers his own vision of Techno through the numerous DJ gigs he is playing around the world.

DAX J

 

Dax J is a London born, Berlin based artist, known as a powerful DJ, producer and label boss. His trademark sound is on constant rotation from the biggest DJ's in electronic music today. In 2016 Dax was voted into Resident Advisor's top 100 DJ’s of the year at No.56, while also being nominated in Mixmag, Groove Magazine and DJ Mag as Best Breakthrough DJ. He played closing sets at monumental parties including Awakenings for ADE in the Gashoulder as well as a 10-hour marathon set in the world’s most notorious techno club, Berghain.

Virginia

DJ, Singer, Songwriter and Producer, Virginia has been deeply involved in electronic music for over a decade. Growing up in Munich, the talented, energetic and dedicated artist quickly found her feet in music. Her career kick-started in the late 90s thanks to a wave of early hit singles, and she soon began to tour as a DJ, discovering a real passion for life in front of the crowd.

Abdulla Rashim

 

Submerged in both rhythm and mystery, Abdulla Rashim's shadowy aesthetic floats in balance with his uncompromising work. Wholly dedicated to his ideas and sound, Rashim's quest for renewal and the importance of his craft has reflected well both internationally and locally, where he is praised alike. A listening ear and pure emotion is what his rhythms demand and what keeps him on top of his mission.

Steffi

 

Dutch-born Steffi is a key figure in the realms of contemporary electronic music. A resident at Panorama Bar, and a respected producer and label owner, her work embraces underground electronic culture in its many forms. With the experience that comes with promoting underground parties for over a decade, and running two record labels - Klakson, and her quickly expanding Dolly imprint - Steffi has developed a natural and professional balance between DJing and making records. Her productions continue to mature and shine, exploring many different aspects of House and Techno, with a distinctive clarity and classic approach.

 

MIIIA

 

The Techno core of the Motion team, from the first album "What Just Happened" released last year by the MIIIA, with its extraordinary taste and its rich impact and psychedelic sense of rhythm of the space, the Italian magician Rodion for its production Mix, this version is also included in the album. There is no doubt that, MIIIA is one of the most outstanding musicians in Shanghai, from the initial radio program and then across Europe and Asia on the major music festivals, MIIIA music captured a large number of listeners’ heart.

Elvis T

 

Hailing from Taipei, ELVIS.T started his career in 1998 and initiated the popular “VooDooBeatz” techno party series. Since 2001, ELVIS.T has been producing and is recognized as a pioneer in electronic music production in China. His techno/minimal/tech-house tracks reflect his exquisite style and deep understanding of different music genres.

 

 

DJs @ Future House:

MikeQ

 

MikeQ, (Formally DJ MikeQ) one of the leading figures of the East Coast's long-running (but still largely underground) ballroom/vogue-house scene. Based in New Jersey, the 26-year-old producer is not only one of the most in-demand ballroom DJs, but he also heads up his own Qween Beat Team and turns out a steady stream of vogue and ballroom tracks, re-edits, and remixes.

DJ PAYPAL

 

DJ Paypal is one of footwork's most fascinating figures. His take on footwork is kaleidoscopic and vivid, expanding on the Spinn and Rashad template for a new wave of footwork that looks backwards and forwards in equal measure. His Mall Music label is home to some of footwork's most idiosyncratic voices, including DJ Mastercard and his lush sci-fi funk, and the whiplash mixtapes and a new album from DJ Orange Julius. Growing increasingly obsessed with jazz, funk and soul music, Paypal's latest, Sold Out, has brought him to Flying Lotus’ imprint Brainfeeder, showcasing what he can do at 160 BPM.

HOWELL

 

HOWELL, who used to be called “DRUNK MONK”, is an important role of the Shanghai electronic label “SVBKVLT”, SUB-CULTURE, Matrix Magazine and Shelter. He collects fresh dance music from all over the world, these music includes dancing music, DB, Italian Horror Movie Soundtrack to library's sound material. HOWELL's DJ SET is always mixed with different kinds of music styles.

Osheyack

 

Eli Osheyack is an American musician and artist who lives in Shanghai. He uses live music from various samplers, drum machines and synthesizers. His debut EP was released in August in SVBKVLT, has been played by musicians such as Kode9, Tzusing, Steve Barker and many others.

Kilo Vee

After he got greatly influenced by Shelter's club culture, KILO started his DJ career two years ago. Ladidadi Crew founded by DJ Monk and him would throw regular Funky, Soul, Breaks Party in Logo Bar and C's Bar every month.

Hyph11e

 

Hyph11e aka TESS is easily one of the most exciting young prospects in underground music in China. Since she started Djing in 2014, her DJ sets consistently push music that is at the forefront of global dancefloor innovation. But Hyph11e's own tunes are where things really hit the next level. Hyph11e's music is bursting with so many fresh ideas that it's impossible not to feel thrilled, it's hard for anyone with an interest in underground dance music in China not to feel like the same.

 

INTRO attaches great importance to the diversification of electronic music forms, bass stage music style shall never be forgotten, covering other types of electronic music for different music taste of electronic enthusiasts to provide more choices.

INTRO (Shanghai) by night, six bass music master will join forces in the bass stage with electronic music enthusiasts in the Grand Epoch for nine hours.

UVB|STEFFI|VIRGINIA|ABDULLA RASHIM|DAX J
WENG WENG|MIIIA|ELVIS T

 

FUTURE HOUSE LINEUP (Starts from 6 pm):
DJ PAYPAL|MIKE Q|HOWELL|
OSHEYACK|KILO VEE|HYPH11E